HC Deb 09 May 1996 vol 277 c235W
Mr. John D. Taylor

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many members of the Royal Ulster Constabulary(a) have a knowledge of the Irish language and (b) are studying the Irish language. [28047]

Sir John Wheeler

The information is as follows:

  1. (a) Classified as linguists: five
    • Ordinary educational qualifications: 64
    • Irish language familiarisation:132
  2. (b) Currently studying: 27